Motor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Motor operator gender statistics
12.0% of motor operators are women and 88.0% of motor operators are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Motor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Motor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,059
Female income
$48,634
Motor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motor operator positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of motor operators are female.
Motor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2014 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2015 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2016 | 95.52% | 4.48% |
| 2017 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2018 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2020 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
Motor operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared motor operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Motor Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Motor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motor operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all motor operators. Comparatively, 15.3% of motor operators are Black or African American and 13.8% of motor operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.7%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Motor operator race
| Motor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Motor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how motor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.49% | 10.47% | 1.73% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 76.79% | 10.99% | 1.79% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 75.23% | 10.04% | 2.54% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 13.65% | 2.59% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 73.78% | 13.11% | 1.59% | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 72.80% | 11.93% | 1.37% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 71.56% | 13.37% | 2.36% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 73.22% | 12.81% | 2.91% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 65.09% | 14.92% | 3.01% | 13.97% |
| 2019 | 63.71% | 16.22% | 3.35% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 64.00% | 14.09% | 5.20% | 11.75% |
| 2021 | 60.70% | 15.25% | 4.81% | 13.82% |
Motor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino motor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american motor operators have the lowest average salary at $51,887.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,675 |
| White | $53,317 |
| Black or African American | $51,887 |
| Asian | $53,823 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,766 |
Average motor operator age
See how the average age of motor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Motor operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 62 | 57 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 57 |
| Asian | 54.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 48 |
Motor operator age breakdown
The average age of motor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the motor operator population.
Motor operator age breakdown
| Motor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Motor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for motor operators is high school diploma, with 45% of motor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Motor operators by degree level
| Motor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Motor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motor operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,010 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, motor operators earn a median annual income of $52,852 compared to $52,070 for motor operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,852 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,070 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,010 |
Motor operator employment statistics
Most motor operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where motor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motor operators work.
Motor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Motor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the motor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most motor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Motor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 21% |
Motor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for motor operators are government, manufacturing and transportation.
Motor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Motor operator turnover and employment statistics
Motor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motor operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 6.27% |
| 2013 | 6.46% |
| 2014 | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 4.98% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 3.38% |
| 2020 | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 8.68% |
Average motor operator tenure
The average motor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 291 motor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Motor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Motor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motor operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | - |
| Package Delivery Driver | 3.95% | 447,795 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
| School Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 27,486 |
Similar motor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Package Delivery Driver | 3.95% | 447,795 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
| School Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 27,486 |
Foreign languages spoken by motor operators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Dakota, 20.0%
Motor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Dakota | 20.0% |